A drug investigation launched by Nottawasaga OPP in the spring has resulted in the arrest of four people and the seizure of suspected drugs, stolen mail and fake identification.
Police say on July 10, officers stopped a vehicle in Alliston that had been rented using a fraudulent driver's licence.
Three people were arrested during the traffic stop, and police say one of them was found with a prohibited weapon -- a switchblade knife.
A fourth person connected to the investigation was later arrested and charged.
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Police say they seized 21 grams of cocaine. 2.8 grams of fentanyl, 1.5 grams of methamphetamine, and hydromorphone pills.
Officers also recovered drug trafficking equipment, stolen mail, multiple fraudulent identification cards, and stolen or fraudulent credit cards.
The suspects from Toronto and New Tecumseth face drug and fraud-related charges, and one of them was also charged with possession of a firearm obtained by crime.
Several of the suspects were also charged with violations, including probation and breach of undertaking.
All but one of the accused was released from custody with a future court date.
